Chapter 17, Problem 24E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The weakest conjugate base of acid among acids $\left({\text{HCO}}_3^{-},{\text{ H}}_3{\text{PO}}_4{\text{, CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{COOH}\right)$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to Bronsted acid-base theory, an acid is a compound which donates or gives a proton and a base is a compound which accepts a proton. According to this theory, a strong acid is the one which is almost completely dissociated in the solution. Weak acids are dissociated in a lesser amount.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The strongest conjugate base of acid among acids $\left({\text{HCN, H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{S, H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to Bronsted acid-base theory, an acid is a compound which donates or gives a proton and a base is a compound which accepts a proton. According to him, a strong acid is the one which is almost completely dissociated in the solution. Weak acids are dissociated in a lesser amount.